Seek and destroy amp settings — Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3
The Metallic guitar tone for “Seek and destroy”, dialed in for a Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 with a Jackson Pro Series King V. Studio version, Kill 'Em All (1983)
Jose Arredondo-modded Marshall 100W 1959 Super Lead, ProCo Rat distortion pedal, Gibson/Electra Flying V with Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01ProCo Rat 2
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; adds authentic Kill 'Em All clipping bite
The Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 has a single ISF control instead of individual mid/treble knobs; set ISF to 8 to dial in the biting British Marshall response. The OD1 voice provides sufficient internal preamp saturation for early thrash without relying on an external dirt box. If you later add a ProCo Rat pedal, switch the amp to Clean Bright and lower the amp gain to 2.
Get this tone on your amp
These settings are for a Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3. ToneAdapt matches any song to whatever amp, guitar and pedals you own — first match is free.
Get ToneAdapt on Google PlaySong, artist and gear names are used to identify the tone being matched; ToneAdapt is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or manufacturers mentioned. Settings are AI-generated starting points — trust your ears.